- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stuttgart, AR
Meekins Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Meekins Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 051296001057
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meekins Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Arkansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Stuttgart · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Meekins Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meekins Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Stuttgart, AR.
School address
District: Stuttgart School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 051296001057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Meekins Middle School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 051296001057 · Stuttgart, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 10.5:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Avenue Elementary School (641 students)
Meekins Middle School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.7 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Meekins Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park Avenue El
Park Avenue Elementary School
641 students
- Stuttgart High
Stuttgart High School
499 students
- Stuttgart Juni 234
Stuttgart Junior High School
234 students
- This school 210
Meekins Middle School
210 students
What this shows Meekins Middle School reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meekins Middle School compares
Meekins Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 69% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 24% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,556
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 46.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.2%
White 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Meekins Middle School is more mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stuttgart School District reports $11,556 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meekins Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stuttgart High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stuttgart Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meekins Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~210 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meekins Middle School
How many students attend Meekins Middle School?
Meekins Middle School has 210 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stuttgart, AR. CCD year-over-year: 213 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meekins Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meekins Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meekins Middle School?
100.0% of students at Meekins Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meekins Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Meekins Middle School is African American at 46.2% of enrollment, in Stuttgart, AR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meekins Middle School?
Meekins Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meekins Middle School rank among public schools in Stuttgart?
By Resource Investment Index, Meekins Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Stuttgart, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Stuttgart School District?
Besides Meekins Middle School, Stuttgart School District also operates Park Avenue Elementary School (641 students), Stuttgart High School (499 students), and Stuttgart Junior High School (234 students). See the Stuttgart School District district page for the complete list.